1957 AC Aceca vs. 1978 BMW B7
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1978 BMW B7 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Aceca | B7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 627 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1500 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
